Anti-Trump sticker on Texas pick-up truck riles sheriff
A bumper sticker directing an expletive at US President Donald Trump and those who voted for him has triggered a free speech debate in Texas.
The pick-up truck adhesive prompted a Facebook post by a local sheriff who asked to speak with the vehicle owner.
In his post, the sheriff threatened to prosecute the owner for disorderly conduct unless she changes the sign.
But free speech advocates argue the anti-Trump driver, 46-year-old Karen Fonseca, within her rights.
The controversy began in the Houston suburbs when Fort Bend County Sheriff Troy Nehls posted a Facebook photo of the truck displaying the sticker.
"I have received numerous calls regarding the offensive display on this truck," wrote the Republican sheriff, who local media outlets report is considering a run for US Congress.
"If you know who owns this truck or it is yours, I would like to discuss it with you.
"Our Prosecutor has informed us she would accept Disorderly Conduct charges regarding it, but I feel we could come to an agreement regarding a modification to it."
The vehicle owner, Mrs Fonseca, told local media she has no plans to speak to the sheriff, telling the Houston Chronicle: "It's just our freedom of speech and we're exercising it."
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One of Arpaio's pals?
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Of a suit.
Worth every cent of membership!
we know that first amendment rights only apply to white supremasists and people that hate POC.
Sheesh, get a grip.
A white nationalist (nazi) cult, manipulated by a crime family with russian mob ties, financed aided and abetted by russian intelligence services under the control of Putin.
I don't think it has sunk in with many yet.
